The Fool
Fools
think they
can conquer
even the minds.
Blowing their trumpet,
they plan to take big strides,
oblivious of people
who hold the absolute power.
Their selfish thoughts lead them to their doom.
Annals of history are before you.
Our worries can never change the future
Wait and hope is the best conviction
Nobody owns the place he claims
All perish in the hourglass
and go empty handed.
Fools fail to foresee
those divine plans.
Arrogance
mentors
them.
© Balroop Singh
Thanks to Colleen and Willow for the inspiration to write syllabic poetry. The challenge this week is to focus on the theme, which is the Fool card from the Tarot. Choose an image and use the art on the card(s) to inspire your poetic reading of the fool card. You can use any syllabic form you’d like.
I have written a double Etheree.
An Etheree is a type of poem which consists of 10 lines of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 syllables. Etheree can also be reversed and written 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. So it is called a double Etheree.
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A powerful poem, Balroop. I think it captures a hard decision that many face these days, to stand up and resist or to sit back and trust. The best path may be somewhere in between and that balance is hard to find. That’s my interpretation anyway. Thanks for the thought-provoking poem. Hugs ❤
I believe when we can’t do anything, it’s better to sit back and wait for the right opportunity. Anger and angst don’t serve any purpose. Thank you for sharing your thoughts dear friend. 🤗
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drop the mic
You are right! 😀
Powerful Balroop.
Thank you Maggie.
My pleasure Balroop.
Powerful statement Balroop. It’s not difficult to read between the lines. ❤
I know, fools can’t hide their true colors! 😊
That’s a fact! 🙂
Great poem and i like the style. The message is loud and clear
Thank you!
Very well done 🙂 I love etherees, and really like the way you use the double one 🙂
Thank you.
Balroop, I find your poem so beautifully written and very strong of content.
Miriam
Thank you Miriam.
Impressive use of the form. Very well done.
Thank you Violet.
Powerful Balroop. That is my hope the fools go down and at some point I will know my part in it.
None of them have ever stayed for long, Denise. They fall face down!
Wow! That was an awesome poem, Balroop! I loved it!
Yvette M Calleiro 🙂
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Thank you Yvette.
Very deep and powerful poem Balroop 😊🙏
Thank you Kamal.
A very touching poem Balroop
Thank you Sadje.
Intriguing!
Thank you Dawn.
Always welcome dear Balroop 😊🙏
What a powerful poem, Balroop, and one that resonates. 💞
Thank you Lauren.
Oooooh yes, This! Wonderful. Love it Balroop.
Thank you, Selma.
Balroop, once again you’ve found the magic in the words. I love how you describe the fool. You’re 💯percent spot on! 😝
Balroop, I love this poem, especially the closing lines:
Arrogance
mentors
them.
So timely and relevant to current chaos in the US!
Thank you Cheryl. Yes, they can be connected with present times but fools are usually arrogant.